The dashing businessman and hotelier shares his power-packing tips

“There are certain travel essentials I cannot do without: my Louis Vuitton laptop bag, a great toilet case (Prada has some nice ones this season) and Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label cologne, which is my signature scent.

When it comes to clothes, always carry a couple of versatile pieces that can work for any occasion, regardless of the destination. My travel wardrobe contains a black dinner jacket, a pair of jeans (usually Diesel) and a sarong that I can wear either on the beach or as a scarf when I’m in the city. On flights, I slip into a pair of comfy pajamas; Air India has them custom-made for me.

When it comes to luggage, the more efficient the better, so I love the Victorinox Swiss Army suitcases. They are super-sturdy and can withstand any amount of battering! I also recently bought the Apple iPad, which is proving to be an amazing space-saver as it stores books, documents and images. Besides that, my BlackBerry, being my portable office, is with me at all times."

Destination you want to go back to: Amanjiwo Resort, Borobudur

Restaurant you love: The China House, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Favourite Indian hotel: Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Looking forward to: Launch of the new Viceroy Maldives in January 2011